Roundup of FFA news for Aug. 1, 2019
Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA and Miami Trace FFA.
Marshall County Fair sale totals $236,142.30
The Marshall County Fair junior livestock sale totaled $236,142.30. Find the details here.
Baird Bros. part of ‘This Old House’ idea house
Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods is partnering with This Old House Ventures for the 2019 This Old House Idea House, located in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board wants to give dairies more time
The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board wants a state law changed to require milk dealers to give longer notice to dairies when ending contracts.
Alliance College Alumni Association scholarship available
The Alliance College Alumni Association is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship.
DeWine signs Senate Bill 57, Ohio hemp program created
Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 57 into law July 30, decriminalizing hemp and paving the way for the development of a new hemp industry in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Agriculture will administer the newly-created hemp program.
How to care for the hermit crab you won at the fair
Did you end up with a hermit crab you never intended on winning? No worries, learn all the basics to give your new pet a long, happy life.
Lorain County 4-H’er ‘truly works her tail off’
Callie Finnegan, a Lorain County 4-H'er, has excelled with her horse and pig projects at the county and state levels with her family's and friends' support.
Wayne County Fair set to unveil multi-purpose buildings
The Wayne County Fair will unveil two new multi-purpose buildings for the fair this year. These buildings will also be available for year-round use.
USDA unveils new 2019 payouts to offset tariffs
The USDA's 2019 Market Facilitation Program will offer per-acre payments of $15-150, determined by county. The first payments will be made in August.
